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{{Infobox NFL biography
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Troy Fumagalli
| name = Troy Fumagalli
| image = Troy Fumagalli by Gage Skidmore.jpg
| image = Troy Fumagalli by Gage Skidmore.jpg
| image_size = 225px
| image_size = 225px
| alt =
| alt =
| caption = Fumagalli in 2023
| caption = Fumagalli in 2023
| current_team = Minnesota Vikings
| current_team =
| number = 82
| number =
| position = [[Tight end]]
| position = [[Tight end]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|2|17}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|2|17}}
| birth_place = [[Aurora, Illinois]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Aurora, Illinois]], U.S.
| death_date =
| death_date =
| death_place =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
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| height_in = 5
| height_in = 5
| weight_lb = 248
| weight_lb = 248
| high_school = [[Waubonsie Valley High School|Waubonsie Valley]]<br/>(Aurora, Illinois)
| high_school = [[Waubonsie Valley High School|Waubonsie Valley]]<br/>(Aurora, Illinois)
| college = [[Wisconsin Badgers football|Wisconsin]]
| college = [[Wisconsin Badgers football|Wisconsin]] (2013–2017)
| draftyear = 2018
| draftyear = 2018
| draftround = 5
| draftround = 5
| draftpick = 156
| draftpick = 156
| pastteams =
| pastteams =
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2018}}–{{NFL Year|2019}})
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2018}}–{{NFL Year|2019}})
* [[Houston Texans]] ({{NFL Year|2020}})*
* [[Houston Texans]] ({{NFL Year|2020}})*
* Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|2020}})
* Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|2020}})
* [[New England Patriots]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
* [[New England Patriots]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|2022}}–{{NFL Year|2023}})*
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|2022}}–{{NFL Year|2023}})*
* [[Minnesota Vikings]] ({{NFL Year|2023}}–present)*
* [[Minnesota Vikings]] ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
| status = Practice squad
| status =
| highlights =
| highlights =
* [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] ([[2017 College Football All-America Team|2017]])
* [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] ([[2017 College Football All-America Team|2017]])
* [[Big Ten Conference football individual awards#Kwalick–Clark Tight End of the Year|Kwalick–Clark Tight End of the Year]] (2017)
* [[Big Ten Tight End of the Year]] (2017)
* First-team All-[[Big Ten Conference|Big Ten]] ([[2017 Big Ten Conference football season|2017]])
* First-team [[List of All-Big Ten Conference football teams|All-Big Ten]] ([[2017 Big Ten Conference football season|2017]])
* Second-team All-Big Ten ([[2016 All-Big Ten Conference football team|2016]])
* Second-team All-Big Ten ([[2016 All-Big Ten Conference football team|2016]])
* Cotton Bowl Classic MVP ([[2017 Cotton Bowl Classic (January)|2017]])
* Cotton Bowl Classic MVP ([[2017 Cotton Bowl Classic (January)|2017]])
| statleague = NFL
| statleague = NFL
| statseason = 2022
| statseason = 2023
| statweek =
| statweek =
| statlabel1 = [[Reception (American football)|Receptions]]
| statlabel1 = [[Reception (gridiron football)|Receptions]]
| statvalue1 = 14
| statvalue1 = 14
| statlabel2 = [[Receiving yards]]
| statlabel2 = [[Receiving yards]]
| statvalue2 = 118
| statvalue2 = 118
| statlabel3 = [[Touchdown|Receiving touchdowns]]
| statlabel3 = [[Touchdown|Receiving touchdowns]]
| statvalue3 = 2
| statvalue3 = 2
| nflnew = Troy-Fumagalli
| pfr = FumaTr00
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'''Troy Fumagalli''' (born February 17, 1995) is an [[American football]] [[tight end]] for the [[Minnesota Vikings]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[Wisconsin Badgers football|Wisconsin Badgers]].
'''Troy Fumagalli''' (born February 17, 1995) is an [[American football]] [[tight end]] who is a free agent. He played [[college football]] for the [[Wisconsin Badgers football|Wisconsin Badgers]].


==Early years==
==Early life==
Fumagalli was born with [[amniotic band constriction]], which forced doctors to amputate part of his left index finger a few days after he was born.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Galloway, Jason |date=November 6, 2014 |title=Badgers football: Tight end Troy Fumagalli missing a finger, but doesn't miss balls thrown his way |url=http://host.madison.com/sports/college/football/badgers-football-tight-end-troy-fumagalli-missing-a-finger-but/article_96b641b5-7919-575c-90d9-ec4e080864fe.html |access-date=March 20, 2018 |publisher=Wisconsin State Journal}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilcox, George M. |date=August 6, 2014 |title=Missing finger doesn't deter Waubonsie's Fumagalli |url=http://www.suntimeshighschoolsports.com/2014/08/06/missing-finger-doesnt-deter-waubonsies-fumagalli/ |publisher=Chicago Sun Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Temple |first=Jesse |date=November 4, 2016 |title=For Wisconsin tight end Troy Fumagalli, amputated finger is no big deal |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/138394/for-wisconsin-tight-end-troy-fumagalli-amputated-finger-is-no-big-deal |website=ESPN}}</ref> He attended [[Waubonsie Valley High School]] in [[Aurora, Illinois]]. During his career, he had 172 tackles and four sacks on defense and 64 receptions for 1,770 yards on offense. He committed to the [[University of Wisconsin]] to play [[college football]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tight end Fumagalli commits to Wisconsin |url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-09-12/sports/chi-tight-end-fumagalli-commits-to-wisconsin-20120912_1_wisconsin-verbal-commitment-badgers}}</ref>
Fumagalli was born with [[amniotic band constriction]], which forced doctors to amputate part of his left index finger a few days after he was born.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Galloway, Jason |date=November 6, 2014 |title=Badgers football: Tight end Troy Fumagalli missing a finger, but doesn't miss balls thrown his way |url=http://host.madison.com/sports/college/football/badgers-football-tight-end-troy-fumagalli-missing-a-finger-but/article_96b641b5-7919-575c-90d9-ec4e080864fe.html |access-date=March 20, 2018 |publisher=Wisconsin State Journal}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilcox, George M. |date=August 6, 2014 |title=Missing finger doesn't deter Waubonsie's Fumagalli |url=http://www.suntimeshighschoolsports.com/2014/08/06/missing-finger-doesnt-deter-waubonsies-fumagalli/ |publisher=Chicago Sun Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Temple |first=Jesse |date=November 4, 2016 |title=For Wisconsin tight end Troy Fumagalli, amputated finger is no big deal |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/138394/for-wisconsin-tight-end-troy-fumagalli-amputated-finger-is-no-big-deal |website=ESPN}}</ref> He attended [[Waubonsie Valley High School]] in [[Aurora, Illinois]]. During his career, he had 172 tackles and four sacks on defense and 64 [[football catch|receptions]] for 1,770 yards on offense. He committed to the [[University of Wisconsin]] to play [[college football]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tight end Fumagalli commits to Wisconsin |url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-09-12/sports/chi-tight-end-fumagalli-commits-to-wisconsin-20120912_1_wisconsin-verbal-commitment-badgers}}</ref>


==College career==
==College career==
[[File:20170102 Cotton Bowl UW vs W Mich (255) (35636608092).jpg|left|thumb|Fumagalli with Wisconsin in 2017]]
[[File:20170102 Cotton Bowl UW vs W Mich (255) (35636608092).jpg|left|thumb|Fumagalli with Wisconsin in 2017]]
After redshirting his first year at Wisconsin in 2013, Fumagalli appeared in all 14 games, with two starts, in 2014. He finished the season with 14 receptions for 187 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Troy Fumagalli excited for role in Chryst offense |url=http://archive.jsonline.com/sports/badgers/troy-fumagalli-excited-for-role-in-chryst-offense-b99549490z1-321153491.html}}</ref> As a sophomore in 2015, he played in 11 games with four starts and had 28 receptions for 313 yards and one touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Troy Fumagalli avoids scare, ready for LSU |url=http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uw/2016/08/31/troy-fumagalli-avoids-scare-ready-lsu/89615250/}}</ref> As a junior in 2016, Fumagalli had 47 receptions for 580 yards and two touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Galloway |first=Jason |title=Badgers football spring practice preview: Wisconsin tight end Troy Fumagalli returns for senior year |url=http://www.wiscnews.com/sports/college/football/article_3a4df43b-8128-54ad-954e-5059fa126210.html |website=wiscnews.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Galloway |first=Jason |title=Badgers football: Even bigger role expected for tight end Troy Fumagalli after strong 2016 season |url=http://lacrossetribune.com/sports/local/college/badgers-football-even-bigger-role-expected-for-tight-end-troy/article_39f0a11d-7c06-538b-a999-62de997c8bc6.html |website=Lacrosse Tribune}}</ref> He was named the Offensive MVP of the [[2017 Cotton Bowl Classic (January)|2017 Cotton Bowl Classic]] after recording six receptions for 83 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 2, 2017 |title=TE Troy Fumagalli helps Wisconsin spoil Western Michigan's perfect season in Cotton Bowl |url=https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/college-sports/collegesports/2017/01/02/te-troyfumagalli-helps-wisconsin-spoil-western-michigans-perfect-season-cotton-bowl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Wisconsin's Troy Fumagalli an X-factor in Cotton Bowl win over Western Michigan |url=http://www.mlive.com/broncos/index.ssf/2017/01/wisconsin_te_troy_fumagalli_x-.html}}</ref>
After [[redshirted|redshirting]] his first year at Wisconsin in 2013, Fumagalli appeared in all 14 games, with two starts, in 2014. He finished the season with 14 receptions for 187 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Troy Fumagalli excited for role in Chryst offense |url=http://archive.jsonline.com/sports/badgers/troy-fumagalli-excited-for-role-in-chryst-offense-b99549490z1-321153491.html}}</ref> As a sophomore in 2015, he played in 11 games with four starts and had 28 receptions for 313 yards and one [[touchdown]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Troy Fumagalli avoids scare, ready for LSU |url=http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uw/2016/08/31/troy-fumagalli-avoids-scare-ready-lsu/89615250/}}</ref> As a junior in 2016, Fumagalli had 47 receptions for 580 yards and two touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Galloway |first=Jason |title=Badgers football spring practice preview: Wisconsin tight end Troy Fumagalli returns for senior year |url=http://www.wiscnews.com/sports/college/football/article_3a4df43b-8128-54ad-954e-5059fa126210.html |website=wiscnews.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Galloway |first=Jason |title=Badgers football: Even bigger role expected for tight end Troy Fumagalli after strong 2016 season |url=http://lacrossetribune.com/sports/local/college/badgers-football-even-bigger-role-expected-for-tight-end-troy/article_39f0a11d-7c06-538b-a999-62de997c8bc6.html |website=Lacrosse Tribune}}</ref> He was named the Offensive MVP of the [[2017 Cotton Bowl Classic (January)|2017 Cotton Bowl Classic]] after recording six receptions for 83 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 2, 2017 |title=TE Troy Fumagalli helps Wisconsin spoil Western Michigan's perfect season in Cotton Bowl |url=https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/college-sports/collegesports/2017/01/02/te-troyfumagalli-helps-wisconsin-spoil-western-michigans-perfect-season-cotton-bowl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Wisconsin's Troy Fumagalli an X-factor in Cotton Bowl win over Western Michigan |url=http://www.mlive.com/broncos/index.ssf/2017/01/wisconsin_te_troy_fumagalli_x-.html}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
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| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Troy Fumagalli Combine Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/troy-fumagalli/32194655-4d05-9326-996b-be8ae628f854 |access-date=August 6, 2020 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Troy Fumagalli Combine Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/troy-fumagalli/32194655-4d05-9326-996b-be8ae628f854 |access-date=August 6, 2020 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
}}
}}

===Denver Broncos===
===Denver Broncos (first stint)===
[[File:Troy Fumagalli.JPG|right|thumb|Fumagalli in the 2019 NFL season]]
[[File:Troy Fumagalli.JPG|right|thumb|Fumagalli in the 2019 NFL season]]
Fumagalli was drafted by the [[Denver Broncos]] in the fifth round with the 156th overall pick in the [[2018 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 28, 2018 |title=Broncos select tight end, Troy Fumagalli in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft |url=https://www.milehighreport.com/2018/4/28/17296232/broncos-select-tight-end-troy-fumagalli-in-the-fifth-round-of-the-2018-nfl-draft |access-date=June 2, 2018 |website=MileHighReport.com}}</ref> He was placed on [[injured reserve]] on September 1, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiLalla, Aric |date=September 1, 2018 |title=Broncos trim roster to 53 players |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-trim-roster-to-53-players |website=DenverBroncos.com}}</ref> Fumagalli recorded his first NFL touchdown in a 27–23 loss to the [[Minnesota Vikings]] in Week 11 of the 2019 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Denver Broncos at Minnesota Vikings – November 17th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201911170min.htm |access-date=December 19, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
Fumagalli was drafted by the [[Denver Broncos]] in the fifth round with the 156th overall pick in the [[2018 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 28, 2018 |title=Broncos select tight end, Troy Fumagalli in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft |url=https://www.milehighreport.com/2018/4/28/17296232/broncos-select-tight-end-troy-fumagalli-in-the-fifth-round-of-the-2018-nfl-draft |access-date=June 2, 2018 |website=MileHighReport.com}}</ref> He was placed on [[injured reserve]] on September 1, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiLalla, Aric |date=September 1, 2018 |title=Broncos trim roster to 53 players |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-trim-roster-to-53-players |website=DenverBroncos.com}}</ref> Fumagalli recorded his first NFL touchdown in a 27–23 loss to the [[Minnesota Vikings]] in Week 11 of the 2019 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Denver Broncos at Minnesota Vikings – November 17th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201911170min.htm |access-date=December 19, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


On September 5, 2020, Fumagalli was waived/injured by the Broncos,<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiLalla, Aric |date=September 5, 2020 |title=Broncos make series of transactions to reach 53-man roster limit |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-make-series-of-transactions-to-reach-53-man-roster-limit |website=DenverBroncos.com}}</ref> and subsequently reverted to the team's injured reserve list the next day.<ref>{{Cite news |date=September 6, 2020 |title=Broncos' Troy Fumagalli: Reverts to injured reserve |work=CBSSports.com |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/broncos-troy-fumagalli-reverts-to-injured-reserve/ |access-date=September 11, 2020}}</ref> He was waived with an injury settlement on September 8.<ref>{{Cite news |date=September 8, 2020 |title=Troy Fumagalli: Reaches injury settlement |work=CBSSports.com |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/troy-fumagalli-reaches-injury-settlement/ |access-date=September 11, 2020}}</ref>
On September 5, 2020, Fumagalli was [[waived/injured]] by the Broncos,<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiLalla, Aric |date=September 5, 2020 |title=Broncos make series of transactions to reach 53-man roster limit |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-make-series-of-transactions-to-reach-53-man-roster-limit |website=DenverBroncos.com}}</ref> and subsequently reverted to the team's injured reserve list the next day.<ref>{{Cite news |date=September 6, 2020 |title=Broncos' Troy Fumagalli: Reverts to injured reserve |work=CBSSports.com |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/broncos-troy-fumagalli-reverts-to-injured-reserve/ |access-date=September 11, 2020}}</ref> He was waived with an injury settlement on September 8.<ref>{{Cite news |date=September 8, 2020 |title=Troy Fumagalli: Reaches injury settlement |work=CBSSports.com |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/troy-fumagalli-reaches-injury-settlement/ |access-date=September 11, 2020}}</ref>


===Houston Texans===
===Houston Texans===
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===Denver Broncos (second stint)===
===Denver Broncos (second stint)===
On November 9, 2020, the Broncos signed Fumagalli to their practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=November 9, 2020 |title=Broncos sign TE Troy Fumagalli, OL Jon Halapio to practice squad |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-te-troy-fumagalli-ol-jon-halapio-to-practice-squad |access-date=December 19, 2020 |website=DenverBroncos.com}}</ref> He was elevated to the active roster on November 14, November 21, November 28, and December 5 for the team's weeks 10, 11, 12, and 13 games against the [[Las Vegas Raiders]], [[Miami Dolphins]], [[New Orleans Saints]], and [[Kansas City Chiefs]], and reverted to the practice squad after each game.<ref>{{Cite news |last=DiLalla, Aric |date=November 14, 2020 |title=Broncos elevate three players to game-day roster for #DENvsLV |work=DenverBroncos.com |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-elevate-three-players-to-game-day-roster-for-denvslv |accessdate=December 19, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=November 21, 2020 |title=Broncos activate T Elijah Wilkinson from IR to active roster |work=DenverBroncos.com |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-activate-t-elijah-wilkinson-from-ir-to-active-roster |accessdate=December 27, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=DiLalla, Aric |date=November 28, 2020 |title=Broncos elevate Troy Fumagalli, Josh Watson, Alijah Holder as COVID-19 Replacements for #NOvsDEN |work=DenverBroncos.com |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-elevate-troy-fumagalli-josh-watson-alijah-holder-as-covid-19-replacement |accessdate=January 5, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=DiLalla, Aric |date=December 5, 2020 |title=Broncos activate FB/TE Andrew Beck from IR |work=DenverBroncos.com |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-activate-fb-te-andrew-beck-from-ir |access-date=January 10, 2021}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on December 12.<ref>{{Cite news |last=DiLalla, Aric |date=December 12, 2020 |title=Broncos add several players to active roster ahead of #DENvsCAR |work=DenverBroncos.com |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-add-several-players-to-active-roster-ahead-of-denvscar |access-date=January 27, 2021}}</ref> In Week 14 against the [[Carolina Panthers]], Fumagalli had the most productive game of his professional career, catching four passes for 53 yards in a 32–27 Broncos win.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 14, 2020 |title=Broncos' Troy Fumagalli Has Career Day in Carolina |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/broncos-troy-fumagalli-has-career-day-in-carolina/ |access-date=December 19, 2020 |website=CBSSports.com}}</ref>
On November 9, 2020, the Broncos signed Fumagalli to their practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=November 9, 2020 |title=Broncos sign TE Troy Fumagalli, OL Jon Halapio to practice squad |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-te-troy-fumagalli-ol-jon-halapio-to-practice-squad |access-date=December 19, 2020 |website=DenverBroncos.com}}</ref> He was elevated to the active roster on November 14, November 21, November 28, and December 5 for the team's weeks 10, 11, 12, and 13 games against the [[Las Vegas Raiders]], [[Miami Dolphins]], [[New Orleans Saints]], and [[Kansas City Chiefs]], and reverted to the practice squad after each game.<ref>{{Cite news |last=DiLalla, Aric |date=November 14, 2020 |title=Broncos elevate three players to game-day roster for #DENvsLV |work=DenverBroncos.com |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-elevate-three-players-to-game-day-roster-for-denvslv |accessdate=December 19, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=November 21, 2020 |title=Broncos activate T Elijah Wilkinson from IR to active roster |work=DenverBroncos.com |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-activate-t-elijah-wilkinson-from-ir-to-active-roster |accessdate=December 27, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=DiLalla, Aric |date=November 28, 2020 |title=Broncos elevate Troy Fumagalli, Josh Watson, Alijah Holder as COVID-19 Replacements for #NOvsDEN |work=DenverBroncos.com |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-elevate-troy-fumagalli-josh-watson-alijah-holder-as-covid-19-replacement |accessdate=January 5, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=DiLalla, Aric |date=December 5, 2020 |title=Broncos activate FB/TE Andrew Beck from IR |work=DenverBroncos.com |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-activate-fb-te-andrew-beck-from-ir |access-date=January 10, 2021 |archive-date=December 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205221029/https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-activate-fb-te-andrew-beck-from-ir |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on December 12.<ref>{{Cite news |last=DiLalla, Aric |date=December 12, 2020 |title=Broncos add several players to active roster ahead of #DENvsCAR |work=DenverBroncos.com |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-add-several-players-to-active-roster-ahead-of-denvscar |access-date=January 27, 2021}}</ref> In Week 14 against the [[Carolina Panthers]], Fumagalli had the most productive game of his professional career, catching four passes for 53 yards in a 32–27 Broncos win.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 14, 2020 |title=Broncos' Troy Fumagalli Has Career Day in Carolina |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/broncos-troy-fumagalli-has-career-day-in-carolina/ |access-date=December 19, 2020 |website=CBSSports.com}}</ref>


===New England Patriots===
===New England Patriots===
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===Minnesota Vikings===
===Minnesota Vikings===
On October 10, 2023, the Vikings hosted Fumagalli for a workout.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vikings Work Out QB Colt McCoy, 7 Others on Tuesday|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/news/vikings-work-out-qb-colt-mccoy-7-others-tuesday|access-date=October 12, 2023|website=si.com|language=en}}</ref> The next day, the Vikings signed Fumagalli to their practice squad.<ref>{{cite news|title=Justin Jefferson Hits Injured Reserve as Vikings Make Roster Moves|url=https://www.vikings.com/news/justin-jefferson-injured-reserve-roster-moves|date=October 11, 2023|website=Vikings.com}}</ref>
On October 10, 2023, the Vikings hosted Fumagalli for a workout.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vikings Work Out QB Colt McCoy, 7 Others on Tuesday|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/news/vikings-work-out-qb-colt-mccoy-7-others-tuesday|access-date=October 12, 2023|website=si.com|language=en}}</ref> The next day, the Vikings signed Fumagalli to their practice squad.<ref>{{cite news|title=Justin Jefferson Hits Injured Reserve as Vikings Make Roster Moves|url=https://www.vikings.com/news/justin-jefferson-injured-reserve-roster-moves|date=October 11, 2023|website=Vikings.com}}</ref> His contract expired when the teams season ended January 7, 2024.


==References==
==References==
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Troy Fumagalli
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Fumagalli in 2023
Personal information
Born: (1995-02-17) February 17, 1995 (age 29)
Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:248 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school:Waubonsie Valley
(Aurora, Illinois)
College:Wisconsin (2013–2017)
Position:Tight end
NFL draft:2018 / Round: 5 / Pick: 156
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Receptions:14
Receiving yards:118
Receiving touchdowns:2
Player stats at PFR

Troy Fumagalli (born February 17, 1995) is an American football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers.

Early life

Fumagalli was born with amniotic band constriction, which forced doctors to amputate part of his left index finger a few days after he was born.[1][2][3] He attended Waubonsie Valley High School in Aurora, Illinois. During his career, he had 172 tackles and four sacks on defense and 64 receptions for 1,770 yards on offense. He committed to the University of Wisconsin to play college football.[4]

College career

Fumagalli with Wisconsin in 2017

After redshirting his first year at Wisconsin in 2013, Fumagalli appeared in all 14 games, with two starts, in 2014. He finished the season with 14 receptions for 187 yards.[5] As a sophomore in 2015, he played in 11 games with four starts and had 28 receptions for 313 yards and one touchdown.[6] As a junior in 2016, Fumagalli had 47 receptions for 580 yards and two touchdowns.[7][8] He was named the Offensive MVP of the 2017 Cotton Bowl Classic after recording six receptions for 83 yards and a touchdown.[9][10]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span Bench press
6 ft 4+3⁄4 in
(1.95 m) 		247 lb
(112 kg) 		32+1⁄8 in
(0.82 m) 		10+1⁄4 in
(0.26 m)		 14 reps
All values from NFL Combine[11]

Denver Broncos (first stint)

Fumagalli in the 2019 NFL season

Fumagalli was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round with the 156th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.[12] He was placed on injured reserve on September 1, 2018.[13] Fumagalli recorded his first NFL touchdown in a 27–23 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11 of the 2019 season.[14]

On September 5, 2020, Fumagalli was waived/injured by the Broncos,[15] and subsequently reverted to the team's injured reserve list the next day.[16] He was waived with an injury settlement on September 8.[17]

Houston Texans

On September 14, 2020, Fumagalli was signed to the practice squad of the Houston Texans.[18] He was released on October 27.[19]

Denver Broncos (second stint)

On November 9, 2020, the Broncos signed Fumagalli to their practice squad.[20] He was elevated to the active roster on November 14, November 21, November 28, and December 5 for the team's weeks 10, 11, 12, and 13 games against the Las Vegas Raiders, Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, and Kansas City Chiefs, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[21][22][23][24] He was promoted to the active roster on December 12.[25] In Week 14 against the Carolina Panthers, Fumagalli had the most productive game of his professional career, catching four passes for 53 yards in a 32–27 Broncos win.[26]

New England Patriots

On May 27, 2021, Fumagalli signed with the New England Patriots.[27] He was waived/injured on August 17 and placed on injured reserve.[28]

San Francisco 49ers

On May 17, 2022, Fumagalli signed with the San Francisco 49ers.[29] He was released on August 30, 2022.[30] He was signed to the practice squad on September 7, 2022.[31] He was released on November 7, 2022.[32]

On May 8, 2023, Fumagalli was re-signed by the 49ers.[33] He was waived on August 29, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad.[34][35] He was released on September 26.[36]

Minnesota Vikings

On October 10, 2023, the Vikings hosted Fumagalli for a workout.[37] The next day, the Vikings signed Fumagalli to their practice squad.[38] His contract expired when the teams season ended January 7, 2024.

References

  1. ^ Galloway, Jason (November 6, 2014). "Badgers football: Tight end Troy Fumagalli missing a finger, but doesn't miss balls thrown his way". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  2. ^ Wilcox, George M. (August 6, 2014). "Missing finger doesn't deter Waubonsie's Fumagalli". Chicago Sun Times.
  3. ^ Temple, Jesse (November 4, 2016). "For Wisconsin tight end Troy Fumagalli, amputated finger is no big deal". ESPN.
  4. ^ "Tight end Fumagalli commits to Wisconsin".
  5. ^ "Troy Fumagalli excited for role in Chryst offense".
  6. ^ "Troy Fumagalli avoids scare, ready for LSU".
  7. ^ Galloway, Jason. "Badgers football spring practice preview: Wisconsin tight end Troy Fumagalli returns for senior year". wiscnews.com.
  8. ^ Galloway, Jason. "Badgers football: Even bigger role expected for tight end Troy Fumagalli after strong 2016 season". Lacrosse Tribune.
  9. ^ "TE Troy Fumagalli helps Wisconsin spoil Western Michigan's perfect season in Cotton Bowl". January 2, 2017.
  10. ^ "Wisconsin's Troy Fumagalli an X-factor in Cotton Bowl win over Western Michigan".
  11. ^ "Troy Fumagalli Combine Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  12. ^ "Broncos select tight end, Troy Fumagalli in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft". MileHighReport.com. April 28, 2018. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  13. ^ DiLalla, Aric (September 1, 2018). "Broncos trim roster to 53 players". DenverBroncos.com.
  14. ^ "Denver Broncos at Minnesota Vikings – November 17th, 2019". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  15. ^ DiLalla, Aric (September 5, 2020). "Broncos make series of transactions to reach 53-man roster limit". DenverBroncos.com.
  16. ^ "Broncos' Troy Fumagalli: Reverts to injured reserve". CBSSports.com. September 6, 2020. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
  17. ^ "Troy Fumagalli: Reaches injury settlement". CBSSports.com. September 8, 2020. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
  18. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (9/14)". HoustonTexans.com. September 14, 2020.
  19. ^ Wilson, Aaron (October 27, 2020). "Texans re-sign C.J. Prosise, cut Troy Fumagalli". HoustonChronicle.com. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  20. ^ DiLalla, Aric (November 9, 2020). "Broncos sign TE Troy Fumagalli, OL Jon Halapio to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  21. ^ DiLalla, Aric (November 14, 2020). "Broncos elevate three players to game-day roster for #DENvsLV". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  22. ^ "Broncos activate T Elijah Wilkinson from IR to active roster". DenverBroncos.com. November 21, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  23. ^ DiLalla, Aric (November 28, 2020). "Broncos elevate Troy Fumagalli, Josh Watson, Alijah Holder as COVID-19 Replacements for #NOvsDEN". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  24. ^ DiLalla, Aric (December 5, 2020). "Broncos activate FB/TE Andrew Beck from IR". DenverBroncos.com. Archived from the original on December 5, 2020. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  25. ^ DiLalla, Aric (December 12, 2020). "Broncos add several players to active roster ahead of #DENvsCAR". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  26. ^ "Broncos' Troy Fumagalli Has Career Day in Carolina". CBSSports.com. December 14, 2020. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  27. ^ "Patriots Sign TE Troy Fumagalli; Release LB LaRoy Reynolds and FB Danny Vitale". Patriots.com. May 27, 2021.
  28. ^ "Patriots Release TE Troy Fumagalli". Patriots.com. August 17, 2021.
  29. ^ "49ers Sign TE Troy Fumagalli; Waive TE Garrett Walston". 49ers.com. May 17, 2022.
  30. ^ "49ers Announce 2022 Initial 53-Man Roster Ahead of NFL Deadline". 49ers.com. August 30, 2022.
  31. ^ "49ers Sign TE and WR to Practice Squad; Release Willie Snead IV". 49ers.com. September 7, 2022.
  32. ^ "49ers Open IR Practice Windows for Al-Shaair, McKivitz and Mitchell". 49ers.com. November 7, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  33. ^ "49ers Sign Quarterback, Defensive Lineman and Tight End to One-Year Deals". 49ers.com. May 8, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  34. ^ "49ers Announce Moves for Initial 53-Man Roster". 49ers.com. August 29, 2023.
  35. ^ "49ers Announce Practice Squad Moves". 49ers.com. August 30, 2023.
  36. ^ "49ers Sign RB Jeremy McNichols to the Team's Practice Squad; Release TE". 49ers.com. September 26, 2023.
  37. ^ "Vikings Work Out QB Colt McCoy, 7 Others on Tuesday". si.com. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  38. ^ "Justin Jefferson Hits Injured Reserve as Vikings Make Roster Moves". Vikings.com. October 11, 2023.
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